BITSAT Exam 2026 - Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Preparation Tips

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About BITSAT 2026

BITSAT 2026 BITS Pilani has revised the BITSAT eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website, bitsadmission.com. As per the latest update, candidates who appear for the class 12 first time in 2025/2026 are only eligible for the BITSAT 2026 exam. The authority has removed clause (c) which allowed students who retake 12th class in 2024/2025 to take the exam. . The last date for the BITSAT 2026 registration is March 16. This year, the BITSAT registration fee has been increased by Rs 100. Applicants are advised to check the BITSAT 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. BITSAT 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions. The BITSAT exam will be conducted from April 15 to 17, 2026 (session 1) and May 24 to 26, 2026 (session 2). The BITSAT 2026 registration will be held from April 20, 2026, to May 2, 2026, for session 2. The authority has released the BITSAT FAQs 2026 as well. It will help candidates to know the answers to many questions regarding the BITSAT exam.

Those who qualify in the BITSAT exam will be allowed to participate in the BITSAT 2026 counselling process. Selected candidates will be admitted to B.Tech courses across various BITSAT campuses in the country, like BITS Pilani campus, BITS Goa campus and BITS Hyderabad campus.

BITSAT 2026 Latest News and Updates

  • BITSAT Eligibility Criteria Changed.
  • BITSAT 2026 registration started.
  • BITSAT FAQs 2026 released.
  • BITSAT 2026 eligibility criteria released.
  • BITSAT 2026 exam date for session 1 & 2 has been announced.
  • The authority has announced BITSAT 2026 registration dates online.

What is the BITSAT Exam?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is a computer-based entrance exam conducted by BITS Pilani for admission to undergraduate engineering programs at its campuses in Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa. Admission of the BITSAT qualifying candidates is done through the counselling process. The online tests will be conducted at several exam centres in India and the Dubai campus. The BITSAT 2026 exam will have Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, logical reasoning, and Mathematics/Biology parts and is of three hours duration. All questions will be multiple-choice questions (objective type) and based on the current NCERT syllabus. Candidates can select the exam centre, and the date and time for the test, at his/her convenience. 

Qualified candidates will be eligible for the counselling and seat allotment process. The selection of candidates for admission is based on their performance in BITSAT, and those who qualify are called for counselling. During counselling, candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and the availability of seats. BITS Pilani is one of the top engineering colleges in India, and the competition for admission is high. The placement percentage of BITS is also very good. Therefore, candidates need to prepare well and score high in BITSAT to increase their chances of getting admission. This page will be updated with the latest information about BITSAT 2026.

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BITSAT Exam 2026 - Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Preparation Tips

BITSAT 2026 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test
Short Exam Name
BITSAT
Conducting Body
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Frequency Of Conduct
Twice a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Participating Colleges
5
Exam Duration
3 Hours

BITSAT Important Dates

BITSAT Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (session 2026)

BITS Pilani will release the BITSAT eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website, bitsasmission.com. The eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2026 include details on the qualifying exam, age limit, and minimum marks required for admissions, and much more. Candidates can check the BITSAT eligibility criteria below.

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Particulars

BITSAT Eligibility

Educational Qualification

 passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board

Year of Passing Qualifying Examination

The candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026

Mandatory Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one language, and an additional subject

Aggregate Marks

Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and 60% in each subject individually.

Campus Students

Candidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2026

B.E

The eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2025 are as follows:

  1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, one language and an additional subject.

  2. Minimum marks: Candidates must have scored a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology subjects in 10+2 or equivalent examinations. For candidates who have taken Mathematics as a subject, Physics and Chemistry are compulsory subjects, and the third subject can be either Biology or Biotechnology or Computer Science or an additional subject.

  3. Age limit: There is no age limit for appearing in BITSAT 2025, the candidates who are appearing in or have passed their 10+2 are eligible to sit in the exam.

B.Pharma

Candidates applying to B.Pharm courses must meet the following eligibility criteria, only then will they be considered for admission:

Qualifying Exam: The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Central or State board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. Candidates having Mathematics in class 12 can also apply for B.Pharm program.  Adequate proficiency in English is also required.

Minimum Marks in Qualifying Examination: The candidate should have scored minimum 75% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Additionally, the candidate must have scored minimum 60% in each paper. 

Age limit: No age limit has been specified as such, but only those candidates who are appearing in or have passed their 10+2 are eligible to sit in the exam.

M.Sc.

Candidates applying to integrated M.Sc programmes need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

Qualifying Exam: The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized institute with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and possess adequate proficiency in English. Additionally, candidates appearing for 10+2 in 2021 are also eligible.

Minimum Marks in Qualifying Examination: The candidate must score at least 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics taken together. The candidate must also score minimum 60% in each paper. 

Age limit: No age limit has been specified as such, but only those candidates who are appearing in or have passed their 10+2 are eligible to sit in the exam.

Background wave

The authority will begin the Session 1 BITSAT 2026 application process from the third week of January 2026. Candidates will be able to fill out the online application form for BITSAT 2026 on the official website. The application process included BITSAT registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Students willing to apply for the BITS BTech exam 2026 need to check the BITSAT eligibility criteria before applying. Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for BITSAT 2026.

  • Registration: Candidates must first register themselves on the official website of BITS Pilani. They will have to provide their name, date of birth, email ID, and other details to complete the registration process. Upon successful registration, candidates will receive their login credentials on their registered email ID.

  • Filling the application form: Candidates must log in to their accounts using their credentials and fill in the application form with their personal and academic details, choice of exam centre, etc. They must also upload their recent photograph and signature in the specified format.

  • Uploading of documents: After filling in details in the application form, applicants have to upload the relevant documents. Aspirants have to upload scanned images of photographs and signatures in the prescribed format.

Specifications to upload documents in the application form

Documents

File Size

Format

Photograph

4 - 100 KB

JPG/JPEG

Signature

1 - 50 KB

JPG/JPEG

  • Payment of application fee: Candidates must pay the BITSAT application form 2026 fees through the online payment gateway using their debit/credit card or net banking. For offline payment, the candidates have to first download the payslip and deposit the fee in a nearby ICICI bank branch. The details of the transaction have to be entered on the application form. 
  • Submission of application form: After completing the application form and payment of the application fee, candidates must preview and submit their application form online.
  • Printing the confirmation page: Candidates must take a printout of the confirmation page after submitting the application form for future reference.

Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2026 before applying for the exam. They must also keep all the necessary documents and details ready before starting the application process to avoid any errors or delays.

BITSAT 5 Year's Question Papers with Solutions

Candidates can download BITSAT 5 year's question papers to boost their preparation.

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The authorities will release  the BITSAT 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Candidates can check the detailed BITSAT exam pattern 2026 in the official brochure. The exam pattern of BITS Pilani includes the mode of exam, number of questions, duration of exam, type of questions, marking scheme and more. The aspirants going to appear for the BITS Admission Test must check the BITSAT exam pattern 2026 below.

BITSAT Exam Pattern

Particulars

Specifications

Mode of Exam

Online

Parts

The question paper will be made up of four parts.

  • Part I  - Physics

  • Part II - Chemistry

  • Part III -  (a) English Proficiency, and (b) Logical Reasoning

  • Part  IV - Mathematics

Part-wise             number of questions

  • Part I – 30

  • Part II – 30

  • Part III
    (a) English Proficiency –10
    (b) Logical Reasoning – 20

  • Part IV - Mathematics– 40

Total Questions

130

Total Marks390 (3 marks per question)

Exam Duration

3  hours

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking scheme

Correct Response: Each correct answer carries 3 marks

Incorrect Response: For an incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

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The BITSAT 2026 mock test is also available to help candidates get familiar with the nature of the exam. The BITSAT 2026 mock test is a simulation of the actual BITSAT exam that helps candidates prepare for the exam effectively. The mock test provides an opportunity for candidates to get familiar with the BITSAT 2026 exam pattern, which includes the number of questions, marking scheme, and time duration. 

BITSAT mock test helps candidates in managing their time effectively, which is crucial for success in the actual exam. By practising the mock test, candidates can learn to allocate the right amount of time to each section and improve their overall speed and accuracy. Moreover, taking the BITSAT 2026 mock test helps candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses in various sections of the exam. This will allow candidates to focus more on the weaker sections and improve their overall score.

There are various methods that the candidates use to get a good result in the BITSAT 2026 examination. Some concentrate on revision and some on the in-depth study of the syllabus, and much more. So the candidates should follow a better BITSAT 2026 preparation plan to ace the examination.

BITSAT 2026 Preparation Tips & Strategy:

Preparing for BITSAT 2026 requires a well-planned strategy, hard work, and dedication. Here are some preparation tips and strategies that can help you in cracking the BITSAT 2026 exam:

  1. Understand the Syllabus: Before starting your preparation, make sure that you are aware of the complete syllabus for the BITSAT 2026 exam. Focus on the important topics and prioritize your preparation accordingly.

  2. Time Management: Time management is crucial for success in BITSAT 2026. Allocate sufficient time to each section and practice regularly to improve your speed and accuracy.

  3. Practice Previous Year Papers: Practicing previous year question papers and mock tests is an excellent way to improve your preparation for the exam. This will help you in understanding the exam pattern, marking scheme, and the level of difficulty.

  4. Focus on Concepts: BITSAT 2026 is a concept-based exam, so it is essential to have a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Practice solving problems and numericals to strengthen your concepts.

  5. Improve English Proficiency: The English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning section is equally important as the other sections. Focus on improving your English language skills by reading books, newspapers, and magazines. Solve practice papers to improve your logical reasoning skills.

  6. Stay Calm and Confident: It is essential to stay calm and confident during the exam. Avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety, and focus on the exam. Remember to take breaks and relax during your preparation.

  7. Revision: Regular revision is necessary to retain the concepts and formulas in your memory. Make sure to revise all the topics regularly and solve practice questions to keep yourself on track.

The BITSAT session 1 admit card will be released on the official website, bitsadmission.com. The admit card of BITSAT 2026 details like the name and roll number of the candidate, the date and time of the exam, the address of the exam centre and guidelines related to the entrance exam. Steps to download the BITSAT exam 2026 admit card are given below.

How to download the BITSAT admit card 2026

  • Visit the BITSAT exam 2026 official website.

  • Log in to the BITSAT 2026 admit card portal using User Id and password.

  • After successful login, click on the BITSAT admit card link.

  • The BITSAT hall ticket will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and take a printout of the same.

Details Mentioned on BITSAT 2026 Admit Card

On the BITSAT 2026 admit card, the following details will be mentioned:

  • Name of the Candidate.

  • Test Date and Time.

  • Exam Centre Venue.

  • Candidates' Sign and Photo.

  • Application Number.

  • Reporting Time.

BITSAT Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates must follow the exam day guidelines while appearing in the BITSAT 2026 examination.

  • Candidates are required to carry a BITSAT Admit Card and one photo ID proof at the exam centre.

  • Candidates must reach at least 30 minutes before the reporting centre.

  • Candidates must not carry any prohibited items like mobiles, digital calculators, pagers, rough sheets, etc to the examination hall.

  • In case of any system issues, candidates should immediately contact the exam invigilators in the examination hall.

  • The invigilators will provide the rough sheets for calculation and rough work purposes. Candidates will have to submit those sheets to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.

  • No candidates will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the conclusion of the exam.

The BITSAT 2026 session 1 slot booking process will done after application process. During the BITSAT  slot booking 2026, candidates need to select the date, time and exam centre. After the slot booking process, the BITSAT 2026 admit card will be generated. The candidates must note that the slots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, so if a particular slot fills up it will no longer be available for the next candidate.

Steps to complete BITSAT Slot Booking 2026

  • Visit the BITSAT official website.

  • Click on the slot booking link from the page.

  • Login by using the Application Number and Password.

  • Choose a preferred test city for BITSAT 2026.

  • Check all details and click on the submit button.

  • You will receive a confirmation message after a successful slot booking.

The BITS Pilani conducts the BITSAT 2026 as a computer based test. Students can check the previous year BITSAT exam analysis here based on student's reaction. 

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 28 for shift 2

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerately Difficult.

Chemistry

Difficult

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Moderate

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 28 for shift 1

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate to Tough.

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Lengthy with tricky questions

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 27 for shift 2

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerately Difficult.

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Tough. Lengthy with tough questions.

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy to Moderate

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 27 for shift 1

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerately Difficult.

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 26 for shift 2

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerately Difficult. Most of the Questions were from 12th standard NCERT books

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 26 for shift 1

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate to Tough

Chemistry

Moderate but Tricky Questions

Maths

Difficult

Physics

Difficult

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 25 for shift 2

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate to Easy

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

English

Easy

Logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 25 for shift 1

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Difficult

Physics

Difficult

English

Easy

Logical reasoningEasy but with Lengthy Questions

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 24 for shift 2

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate

Chemistry

Easy to Moderate

Maths

Difficult

Physics

Easy to Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easier as compared to other sections

BITSAT Analysis 2024 June 24 for shift 1

Subject

Difficulty Level

Overall Difficulty LevelModerate

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Difficult with Lengthy Questions

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 May 24

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Difficulty with Lengthy Questions

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 May 23

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Tough and Lengthy

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 May 22

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Moderate to Tough

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 May 21

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Tough and Lenghty

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy

BITSAT Analysis 2024 May 20

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Moderate

Maths

Tough and Lenghty

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoning

Easy but Lenghty

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 24 (Shift 2) - Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningEasy to Moderate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 24 (Shift 1)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate to difficult

Physics

Moderate

English and logical reasoningModerate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 23 (Shift 2)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate to difficult

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningEasy

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 23 (Shift 1)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate to difficult

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningModerate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 22 (Shift 2)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate to difficult

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningModerate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 22 (Shift 1)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningEasy to moderate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 21 (Shift 2)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Difficult

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningEasy to moderate

BITSAT Analysis 2023 May 21 (Shift 1)- Difficulty Level

Subject

Difficulty Level

Chemistry

Easy

Maths

Moderate

Physics

Easy

English and logical reasoningEasy to moderate


BITS Pilani will announce the BITSAT 2026 result for session 1 tentatively in June 2026. Candidates can check the results of BITSAT 2026 on the official website. To download the BITSAT scorecard, candidates need their application number and password.

The merit lists will be released separately for different courses – one for M.Sc. and B.Tech courses, and the other for B.Pharm.

How to check the BITSAT result 2026?

  • Visit the BITSAT official website.

  • Click on the result link.

  • Enter the application number and password

  • Click on the submit button.

  • BITSAT result/scorecard will appear on the screen.

  • Download it as a PDF file.

The cutoff of BITSAT 2026 will be the minimum score that a candidate has to obtain to be eligible for admission at any of the BITS campuses. Candidates, in order to have a good chance of admission, will have to score at least equal to or more than the BITSAT cutoff 2026. Authorities will consider details like the number of available seats, applications received for admission, and scores of candidates to prepare for the cutoff of BITSAT. 

The BITSAT 2026 cutoff will be released separately for different BITS institutes and courses. The cutoff of BITSAT will be released for each iteration or seat allotment round. Candidates must also note that each cutoff list will have two parts – a simple round-specific cutoff and a wait-list cutoff.

BITSAT cut off - Previous Year
The tables below show the last year's cutoff of BITSAT (institute-wise),

BITSAT Cut Off 2024

Program

BITSAT Cut-off Score

B.E. Chemical

225-230

B.E. Civil

215-220

B.E. Electrical & Electronics

270-275

B.E. Mechanical

245-250

B.E. Computer Science

330-335

B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

266-270

B.E. Electronics & Communication

295-300

B.E. Manufacturing

220-225

B. Pharm

155-160

M.Sc. Biological Sciences

215-220

M.Sc. Chemistry

215-220

M.Sc. Economics

255-260

M.Sc. Mathematics

235-240

M.Sc. Physics

235-240

BITSAT 2023 Cutoff

Name of the course

BITS Pilani Cutoff

BITS Hyderabad Cutoff

BITS Goa Cutoff

BE Computer Science

331
284295

BE Electronics and Communication

296265
267

BE Electronics and Electrical

272
251
252

BE Electronics and Instrumentation

266
244
244
BE Chemical224
209207
BE Civil213
204

BE Mechanical

244
218
223
BE Manufacturing220
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MSc Physics235
219
222
MSc Chemistry213
205
205
MSc Biological Sciences212
204
204

MSc Economics

257
236
239

MSc Mathematics

236
219
221

The seat allotment of BITSAT 2026 is released in the form of Iteration rounds. After each Iteration round, the admission and wait list are published for the benefit of the candidate. Registered candidates can attend the BITSAT 2026 counselling in online mode. The counselling process of BITSAT 2026 comprises registration, filling of personal details, submission of qualifying exam marks, choice filling, payment of BITSAT counselling fee, and allotment of seats.

BITSAT 2026 Counselling Process

Step 1: Filling the personal details

Step 2: Submitting 12th qualifying examination subject wise marks

Step 3: Selection of colleges and course according to preference

Step 4: Payment of counselling fee

Step 5: Allotment of seats

NOTE: Candidates will have to report to their respective institutes within the specified dates to confirm their seats. For confirmation of the seat, they will have to pay the necessary fee and also finish the document verification process.

Direct Admission for Board Toppers 

Apart from BITSAT 2026, candidates who have topped their respective boards (both central and state boards) will be given direct admission to the programme of their choice. 

Documents Required at Counselling

  • 10th standard/matriculation/secondary school certificate

  • 12th standard/matriculation/secondary school certificate

  • BITSAT admit card

  • BITS admission application form

  • BITSAT result

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